About

Board of Directors

Executive Board & Board of Directors


President 

  • E. Ashley Dean
  • VP of Development & Programs, Science of Sport
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Vice President 

  • Nancy Atufunwa
  • Director of Marketing, USA Water Polo
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Vice President of Communications

  • Bri Appel
  • Marketing, Branding & Design Consultant
  • Iyuno Media Group | Science of Sport
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Vice President of Finance

  • Emma Heeger
  • Corporate Partnerships Manager, TGR Foundation
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Director of Marketing

  • Haley Bala
  • Lifecycle Marketing, Brand & Experiences, Hulu
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Director of Membership

  • Jessi Hampton
  • Partnerships Manager, Riot Games
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Director of Mentorship

  • Jane Normansell
  • VP, Global Partnerships, Legends: SoFi Stadium
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Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion



  • Dr. Julie Shaw
  • Coach, Mind Gym
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Director of Core Programming

  • Alison Darnell
  • Community Relations, Los Angeles Lakers
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Director of Executive Programming

  • Marisa Materna
  • Owner, Game Face LA
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Director of Orange County

  • Erin Bice
  • Global Partnerships - Esports, Activision Blizzard
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Director of Partnerships



  • Rachel Sollenberger
  • Director of Sales & Marketing
  • FOX Sports West | FOX Sports San Diego | Prime Ticket
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